Week Long Adventure to Athens & Santorini

Nea Kameni Volcanic Park, Santorini, Greece

What to expect on this itinerary

This luxurious, 7-day journey has been customized for you, and it provides the perfect roadmap to ensure that you are immersed in the natural splendor of Greece. From its sunny weather to the endless assortment of offerings that are available from shore to shore, Greece is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts who are looking to enjoy mother nature on their next European vacation. Feast with a spectacular view of the Acropolis, indulge in a bike tour of Athens, sample some of the area’s best cuisine, and partake in a day of sailing on the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean.

Countries Visited

Greece

Places Visited

Santorini, Athens

Suggested Duration

7 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Athens – Gourmet Dinner under the Stars

From the moment that you arrive in Athens, your every need will be taken care of. As you collect your bags and move through customs, a private driver will be waiting at the gate to lead you to your luxury accommodation in the heart of the city. When you are ready, you will indulge in your first epic excursion: a five-star feast. Although the food is fantastic, the highlight of your first evening will be the setting in which your meal takes place, which will be on a hill that offers incredible views of the world-famous Acropolis.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Dinner
Day 2

Athens – Hike and Yoga before Touring Athens by Bike

Day 3

Athens – Cycle to Lake Vouliagmeni

Day 4

Santorini – Sail to Santorini & Evening Caldera Hike

Day 5

Santorini – Sailing around the Cyclades Islands

Day 6

Santorini – Kayaking Adventure and Gourmet Tour

Day 7

Santorini – Farewell to Greece

Trip Highlights

  • Indulge in a feast during your first night in Athens that will present you with a 360-degree view of the world-famous Acropolis
  • Witness Athens by bike and while being regaled with a wealth of historical and cultural insight about each landmark
  • Sample some of the island’s most delicious fare on a walking tour that pairs gourmet food with fascinating landmarks
  • Enjoy a sunrise hike and yoga session at Mt. Lycabettus before delighting in a gourmet brunch at the summit
  • Admire the sunset after enjoying an evening hike in Santorini
  • Charter a vessel as you and your cabin crew embark on an epic adventure of sailing, swimming, and snorkeling around the small Cyclades islands
  • Cycle to Lake Vouliagmeni before spending the day basking in its mineral waters and being pampered with endless spa treatments

Detailed Description

If it is adventure and enjoying the great outdoors that you are seeking in your next vacation, Greece is the perfect destination for your next getaway. Imagine swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and sailing in the warm waters of the Aegean Sea, or exploring as you hike, walk, and cycle among some of the most breathtaking locales in all of Europe.

This luxurious, 7-day adventure offers the most exhilarating and exciting excursions in addition to ensuring that they are among the most elite and exclusive options. Your grand getaway will waste no time because your grand vacation in Greece will begin the moment that you land in Athens. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your luxurious accommodation before being treated to a delicious feast that will be complete with an impressive view of the Acropolis.

The following morning will begin with a hike up Mount Lycabettus, which will be followed by a yoga session and lovely brunch at the summit. Later in the day, a sightseeing tour of Athens by bike will introduce you to some of the city’s most iconic sites. The following day, you will indulge in another biking adventure to lovely Lake Vouliagmeni, where you will spend the day basking in the healing waters of the mineral springs and being pampered with endless spa treatments.

Afterward, you will sail to Santorini, where you will complete the next half of your Greek adventure. Upon your arrival to Greece’s most beloved island, you will be led an evening, caldera hike. The highlight of your evening hike will be witnessing one of the most jaw-dropping sunsets that you have ever seen.

The next day will find you being whisked away on a tour to the Cyclades Islands. This adventure will provide you with a captain and crew. While you sail around and explore these islands, you will be able to call the shots, which will allow you to choose to sightsee, swim, snorkel, or sunbathe to your heart’s desire. The following morning, you will set out on a kayaking excursion that will have you paddling your way among some of Santorini’s most beloved beaches. You will then spend your final night in Greece, eating and walking your way through Santorini’s during a tour of the most aesthetically and gastronomically appealing venues and vendors. After you have sampled some of the most delicious Mediterranean fare and explored many of the archaeological sites of Santorini, you will witness one last sunset over the Aegean Sea.

During your time in Greece, you will stay in opulent accommodations, and a private driver will be made available to you. Everything about this itinerary is also entirely customizable, so you can adjust anything and everything to better suit your moods and desires once you are in Greece. The only thing that you have to focus on is traveling to Greece and enjoying every inch of Athens and Santorini.

Starting Price

$2,400 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

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Lori W.
Greece Tour Review: Athens, Naxos, Santorini, Akrotiri, Winery, Volcano, Walking Food Tour, 8 Nights

We had a wonderful experience with our Zicasso travel specialist while planning our vacation in Greece. We had a group that consisted of two families; in total, eight people. Our travel specialist gave us recommendations based on the types of activities we wanted to do and the types of islands we were hoping to experience.

We stayed two nights in Athens, three nights on Naxos, and three nights in Santorini. The accommodations were fantastic! Every tour guide and driver was helpful and so kind.

When we wanted to add a stop in Naxos for an impromptu lunch, our guide was happy to detour and bring us to a place with the best gyros that the locals really enjoy! Everyone made us feel at home. Thank you for a beautiful trip and all the lovely memories!

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Gus V.
Greece Travel Review: Paros, Santorini, Private Sailing Experience, 9 Nights

Zicasso's travel expert was very professional. She answered all my questions promptly and made sure to book the tours and hotels that fit our needs. Highly recommend.

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Shaun B.
Greece Honeymoon Review: 11 Days

Our 11-day honeymoon in Greece was nothing short of magical—and we owe so much of that to our Zicasso travel specialist and the entire team at her company. From the very start, they worked within our budget and offered a flexible payment plan that made planning feel manageable and stress-free.

As our trip approached, we had a thorough planning call with our specialist. She walked us through every detail of our itinerary, which completely put us at ease. That level of preparation meant we could focus on enjoying the moment instead of worrying about logistics.

Once we landed in Athens, the travel company was just a WhatsApp message away. Anytime we had a question—no matter how small—they responded within minutes. That kind of real-time support made us feel cared for the entire time.

The accommodations they booked were absolutely out of this world. Each hotel felt handpicked just for us—luxurious, romantic, and incredibly welcoming. It was clear the company has strong relationships with local vendors because we were treated like royalty everywhere we went.

As a gay couple, we also appreciated how safe, inclusive, and celebrated we felt throughout the trip. Every detail was thoughtfully planned with us in mind.

We’d recommend our travel company 1,000 times out of 10. If you're planning a gay honeymoon—or any trip to Greece—look no further. This was truly the trip of a lifetime.

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Shilpa M.
Greece Trip Review: History, Local Cuisine, Scenery, 2 Weeks

Zicasso's travel specialist and her company did an amazing job of planning the most incredible and memorable trip for my family of five.

Every detail was meticulously thought out and perfectly executed. Every transfer was spacious and, thankfully, air conditioned. Each boutique hotel booked was unique and beautiful, with stunning views and amenities offered. Every excursion with English-speaking guides was incredible. The guides were knowledgeable and super-friendly.

We can't thank our travel specialist and her team enough for this amazing trip. We have memories for a lifetime!! I highly recommend using her for your next trip to Greece or Europe.

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Khristine A.
Greece Family Vacation Review: Santorini, Athens, Chania, Skiathos, Acropolis, Catamaran Sunset Cruise, Boat Ride, Private Tour, Old Town, Culture, 13 Days

It was our family's first time visiting Greece. We've always wanted to see the country and there were so many good things we'd heard about Greece.

There were a couple of things that made this trip very special. First, our youngest daughter's request for her 16th birthday was to go as a family and celebrate it in Greece. Second, none of us had ever been to Greece (on our previous trips, either my husband and/or I had been there or it was our family's second time there), so experiencing it together for the first time was really special.

Zicasso gave us two very good Greek travel companies. Both presented interesting itineraries to us. It was a year of planning and I'd gone back and forth with both travel companies with revisions of itineraries and, of course, the cost.

What made us choose this travel company was that the specialist was very honest, upfront, and very accommodating. He gave his honest opinion when I asked him about certain excursion activities or even restaurants (social media makes it really look good, especially for people who have not been there), and he did not pressure or force us into doing activities that did not interest us. He wanted to make sure we got to experience the best, but he was also very mindful of the costs. I had many back and forth conversations with him via texts, emails, or phone calls. He wanted to get to know our family. When I told him about our daughter's 16th birthday requests, he made sure he got every detail of what would make her birthday special. He also asked me about the interests of our eldest daughter because he wanted to surprise her with something special from Greece. That says a lot about the travel specialist and his company; they are personal and it's not just pure business for them.

A few days before we left the US, he called us so we could reschedule our flights (Santorini to Athens) to an earlier time going back home because he was concerned we may miss our connecting flights. Who does that? This just shows he checks every detail and wanted to make sure that even before we left the US, up to the time we arrived back home, everything was taken care of.

We had the best vacation in Greece. We did not worry about anything the entire time. The travel company was in constant communication with us. They created a WhatsApp group chat which made it so much easier. They gave us daily reminders and they arranged everything for us. We felt that the entire trip was customized for our family. The "Mamma Mia" island tour and birthday celebration for our daughter was perfect. The restaurant in Kolios was a great recommendation, and when I asked him to reserve the specific table and have a little birthday decoration for my daughter, it was accomplished.

Chania was amazing; both me and my husband loved this place. The view from our hotel room on Zampeliou Street, overlooking the old harbour and the Cretan Sea with the lighthouse, was breathtaking. We enjoyed walking through the streets of the Old Town of Chania.

We thought Santorini would be overcrowded, but we had a great tour guide who knew where to take us first to avoid crowds, and he gave us really helpful advice to go around the island. He took us to the little hidden alleys and showed how locals live. We ended up really loving the island.

We enjoyed every activity planned for us. We enjoyed our stay at our hotels. Mine and my husband's favorite were the hotel in Kalamata and the one in Chania. We really liked the view of the Acropolis from our rooms at the hotel in Athina, and that hotel was very convenient. We also enjoyed their breakfast there. The girls enjoyed the hotel in Skiathos because of how close it was to the beach, and they loved the "Mamma Mia" boat tour.

We each have our own favorite activities/tour/tour guides, but overall, our family had an amazing time in Greece – the way the travel agent and the entire team did a phenomenal job. The way the itinerary was put together and the timing for each place/island was just perfect for us. They exceeded our expectations. We fell in love with Greece, the culture, and the people, who were all so kind, nice, and very hospitable (not once did we have a bad encounter). We will definitely go back; there is so much more to explore and we'll definitely be working with this travel company in the future.

We only have good things to say about our Greece vacation and we highly recommend this travel agency. We've been to other countries and worked with other travel companies. In our opinion, this one was the best travel company we've ever worked with.

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Kerry R.
Greece Trip Review: Athens, Naxos, Acropolis, Delphi, Meteora, 10-Day Tour

Zicasso's travel agent took great care of my family, planning an excellent trip, with revisions based on our interests, and was quick to respond to my emails. He took care of the necessary arrangements when the ferry was unexpectedly cancelled.

We stayed in beautiful hotels and enjoyed our tours with knowledgeable guides and drivers. Our trip to Delphi and Meteora was a highlight of our trip. We had a great driver there.

Highly recommend!

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